CO2 Emission per Capita by Emirates NBD

The visualization, titled CO2 Emission per Capita, examines the carbon emissions per capita of the top 30 emitting countries from 1998 to 2020. Each country is represented by a bell-shaped structure formed using an inverse cosine curve, where the layers within the bell represent individual years. The red gradient within the curves symbolizes the intensity of emissions, with darker shades indicating higher per capita emissions, enabling users to identify trends and fluctuations over time.

The design is inspired by Frederica Frapagne's Endemic Species visualization, borrowing its elegant and structured approach to convey a complex dataset in a visually appealing manner. The bell shapes effectively represent temporal data while offering a comparative view of emissions across countries.

To enhance readability, the visualization includes a detailed legend explaining the chart's structure, the income classification of countries (high, upper-middle, and lower-middle income), and the notations used. This thoughtful inclusion allows users to easily interpret the visual patterns and contextualize the emission trends relative to income groups and global rankings. The design merges aesthetic appeal with analytical depth, offering a compelling narrative on global carbon emissions per capita.